The Claim
An SRT score of 0 on the rising component is associated with a five- to six-fold higher risk of natural and cardiovascular death compared to an SRT score of 5.
What the research says
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People who cannot stand from the floor without help have five to six times higher risk of dying from natural or cardiovascular causes than those who can stand easily.
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An SRT score of 0 on the rising component (inability to stand from the floor without assistance) is associated with a five- to six-fold higher risk of natural and cardiovascular death compared to a perfect score of 5, suggesting that loss of functional mobility is a critical marker of mortality risk.
When a person cannot stand from the floor without help, it means their muscles are weak, their joints are stiff, and their balance is poor. This makes them move less, which causes their muscles to release fewer signaling molecules that keep blood vessels healthy and blood sugar stable. Without these signals, blood vessels stiffen, fat builds up inside arteries, and the body becomes resistant to insulin. These changes damage the heart and circulatory system over time, making death from heart disease or other natural causes much more likely.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who can't stand up from the floor without using their hands or knees are much more likely to die from heart problems or other natural causes over the next decade than people who can stand up easily — the study found they're up to six times more likely.
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